About

"GREEN provides a cutting-edge educational adventure experience to motivated students excited to explore   renewable energy and sustainability."

Renewable Energy

The only place in the world where you can gain exclusive access to 5 types of functioning renewable energy facilities while enjoying adventure excursions and cultural events which make Costa Rica the epicenter of EcoTourism. This international experience will add another dimension to your academic curriculum and enhance your path towards becoming an impactful global citizen.

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Education

GREEN is a socially responsible organization with a proven track record of delivering top of the line education and hands-on experience to students interested in advancing their understanding of renewable energy and sustainability.

Global Network

With countless student success stories, GREEN seeks to develop more young and responsible leaders capable of solving global problems and addressing social concerns.

Why Green?

Overview

An Educational Breakthrough…

The GREEN - Costa Rica program offers a comprehensive 12-day overview of five types of alternative energy and sustainability. Exclusive hands-on site visits, and memorable adventure excursions. The eclectic assortment of Latin American culture allows for a mixture of valuable social interactions & community involvement.

Topics covered include: Engineering and Production, Economics and Financial Implications, Policy, Design, Implementation and much more.

In a Costa Rican Paradise…

The Costa Rican landscape offers the only place in the world where one can actively observe countless types of renewable energy and sustainability initiatives as they propel this innovative country toward carbon neutrality & global environmental stewardship.

By joining us on this one-of-a-kind educational adventure you will claim your place as a socially responsible, innovative thinker, with unique and highly-marketable interest in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability. 

The all-inclusive 12-day Program Fee is $2450 for the Summer and Winter programs.  This includes all lodging, food, transportation, medical and emergency coverage, educational materials, lectures, and site visits, adventure excursions, cultural experiences, community service project materials, and any other costs as a result of being on the program. This fee does not include: airfare, discretionary spending, a tourism tax of $26 paid to the Government of Costa Rica at the airport, and a few (2-3) discretionary meals during the day on the beach.

    Education

  • 12 Days of Interactive Lectures
  • All Academic Necessities
  • Community Service Project Materials
  • 5 Exclusive renewable energy plant tours. (Geothermal, Bio-Cogeneration, Low-Pressure Hydroelectric, High Pressure Hydroelectric, Wind Energy, Solar Exhibit)

    Logistics

  • In-Country Health & Emergency Insurance including Medical Coverage
  • In-Country Transportation

All Inclusive

    And More!

  • Letters of Recommendation, Participation, and Certificates for Personal Branding
  • Exclusive lifetime membership with the GREEN Alumni Network upon program completion
  • New friends and fond memories…
  • Once in a Lifetime Experience!!

All inclusive

Preparing for this trip is an exciting experience in and of itself. The 12 days will be filled with exciting adventures, rigorous lectures, inspiring conversations and exclusive site visits. You want to be prepared.

Apply…

First, you must APPLY for the program. You will then be paired up with a Personal Representative who will be your resource and main point of contact as you complete the rest of the online registration process. Once you are accepted, it's quite simple and involves some paperwork, physical examination by your physician and a student questionnaire.

 

Prepare…

As your departure date approaches you should review the Packing List and Travel Tips
available on our website. Also arrange a way to keep in touch with your friends and family. Free wireless internet is available at all the hotels we visit so keeping in touch will be fast and easy with email or Skype.

 

Reach Out …

Reach out to your Personal Representative who can put you in touch with a past GREEN Student from your University. By speaking with someone at your school who has already attended the trip you can get an inside scoop on the departments and professors who support the GREEN Program and may be willing to consider you for Independent Study Credit

Look for scholarships and other funding opportunities from your University and other private sponsors. Feel free to reach out to your Personal Rep for additional documents about the program, if required.

Lastly, tell your friends about the trip. They may want to come along, and you can get a discount for groups of four or more.

See you in Paradise!

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The Trip

The trip will be an exciting step outside your comfort zone as you join like-minded students on an educational adventure in paradise. Each day will be jam packed with activities, lectures, site visits, excursions, nightlife activities, inspiring conversations and some free time to enjoy the peace and quiet of the happiest country on our planet.

Many students choose to keep a daily log or journal of their activities. This helps you get the most out of the trip as well as receive academic credit from your professors if you so choose.

A typical trip consists of 12-20 students from Universities across the United States. Their backgrounds, ages and academic majors vary which creates ample opportunities for collaborating with a diverse group of peers.

Your safety and comfort during the trip are a main focus area for our staff. Each program is led by at least three seasoned Program Counselors who become a trusted resource as you navigate the awe-inspiring landscapes of Costa Rica and the GREEN Program. Local tour guides serve as cultural gurus and ensure that your group experiences the “real” Costa Rica without solely focusing on the typical tourist attractions.

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As most great things, the 12-Day educational adventure will eventually come to a satisfying end. However that moment signifies a tremendous milestone for many students as they literally transform their dreams into actionable proposals and leave the country invigorated and inspired to make a positive difference in the world.

The Network…

The GREEN Alumni Network is growing into a robust and eclectic mechanism to collaborate with past students after completing the GREEN Program. By tapping into the tremendous source of social networking our students are able to maintain relationships, build careers, seek guidance and help with world-changing ideas and gain access to job opportunities via the GREEN Alumni Network.

 Is A Family…

Arguably one of the biggest benefits of attending the GREEN Program is the life time membership in the Alumni Network – Our Family. In fact, an entire team at GREEN is focused on bringing forward unique opportunities and resources for our Alumni. As the network grows, so will the amount of useful resources available including job postings, mentorships, grants and other goodies available exclusively to the members of the GREEN Alumni Network

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Alumni Network

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Adam Dellinger

 

Summer 2011

This is a very well-designed program.  It fulfills its promised goals of teaching participants about alternative energy, while at the same time educating about Costa Rican life and engaging students in fun and adventurous activities, all without falling into the tourist traps that have engulfed some parts of this country.  It is a jam-packed 12 days that will wear you out, but fill you with knowledge and satisfy your need for adrenaline.  I enjoyed it a lot, and would recommend it to anybody looking to get into the burgeoning alternative energy industry in the 21st

 

Adam Dellinger 

University of Toledo
Mechanical Engineering

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